Institute on Violence & Destructive Behavior,
University of Oregon
To empower schools and social service agencies to address violence and destructive behavior, at the point of school entry and beyond, in order to ensure safety and to facilitate the academic achievement and healthy social development of children and youth.
Northwest Regional Educational Lab
Focusing on priority educational needs in the region, the NW Regional Educational Laboratory conducts 11 programs, five in research and development and six in training and technical assistance, and provides requested targeted services. Assistance is also offered through other Laboratory projects.
SEARCH Institute
In an effort to identify the elements of a strength-based approach to healthy development, Search Institute developed the framework of developmental assets. This framework identifies 40 critical factors for young people's growth and development. When drawn together, the assets offer a set of benchmarks for positive child and adolescent development. The assets clearly show important roles that families, schools, congregations, neighborhoods, youth organizations, and others in communities play in shaping young people's lives.
Social Development Research Group,
University of Washington
J. David Hawkins, Richard F. Catalano
Mission: To understand and promote healthy behaviors and positive social development among children, adolescents, and young adults by: conducting research on factors that influence development; testing the effectiveness of interventions; studying service systems and working to improve them; presenting science-based solutions to health and behavior problems; and disseminating knowledge produced by the research.
